Your job is to stay curious…
On September 11, 2023 by PamCuriousity seems to be the current “buzz word” of the day…stay curious, ask questions, avoid “telling” people what to do, rather listen and continue to probe. Give choices and ownership and your team/family will be more effective because you will have individuals who are engaged and not just sitting back waiting for you to do
THANK YOU TO MY GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE SPONSORS FOR 2023
On September 3, 2023 by PamAs an educator for over 30 years, the welfare of children has always been a top priority. There are many ways to support kids and I have chosen THE GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGE for the SickKids Foundation. It always happens in August and it is great to push myself to ride for this very worthy cause.
August Book List 2023
On September 1, 2023 by PamI have now read 110 out of the `150 books on my reading challenge. That leaves 40 books left until December 31st….there are 122 days left this year…so, that is about 10 books per month. I think that is very doable for me so, maybe, I will even go over…who knows. This month, I am
July 2023 Book List
On August 1, 2023 by PamOnce summer arrives, I spend lots of afternoon floating in the pool on m favourite raft….reading. The sun shining and, sometimes, a drink or a snack…just floating and reading. This month, I read (and listened) to a total of 18 books. I am not going to try to rate them. I really enjoyed them all
The Gentle and Consistent Act of Swedish Death Cleaning
On July 27, 2023 by PamEvery single time I go to purchase some new “item” for my home now, I think about where it will go in my house, what I will use it for and where, someday, it will end up. I actually don’t remember when I started talking or to whom about Swedish Death Cleaning but, it has
Adaptability – Generating Helpful Thoughts
On July 25, 2023 by PamThree years ago, we recorded a podcast called “Adaptability for the Win”. It was recorded before we started our youtube channel but, it is really worth a listen. https://noroom4phonies.com/2020/07/30/adaptability-for-the-win/ Since recording that podcast, I have continued to think, read and have conversations about adaptability and flexibility. Your mind, body and emotions are all connected and
Compassionate Curiousity
On July 21, 2023 by PamAs many of you know, I read a lot. I read all kinds of books and I love learning. In my “second half of life”, I have embraced wholeness through meditation, self-doubt, study and conversation. Creative doubt (curiosity) keeps me with a perpetual “beginner’s mind” – growing, humble and enduring (and even celebrating) the mystery
My 10+ Best Read Authors…
On July 7, 2023 by PamTrying to decide what to read – you will never go wrong choosing one of these authors…. Kate Bowlerhttps://katebowler.com/ Lucy Foleyhttps://www.hookedtobooks.com/lucy-foley-books/ Richard Rohrhttps://www.thriftbooks.com/a/richard-rohr/201735/ Kate Mortonhttps://www.katemorton.com/ Alan Bradleyhttps://alanbradleyauthor.com/ Mitch Albomhttps://www.mitchalbom.com/books/ Anthony Doerrhttps://www.anthonydoerr.com/books Miriam Toewshttps://www.thriftbooks.com/a/miriam-toews/242534/ Robertson Davieshttps://www.bookseriesinorder.com/robertson-davies/ Stuart McLeanhttps://www.thriftbooks.com/a/stuart-mclean/251482/ Heather O’Neillhttps://www.harpercollins.ca/author/cr-100079/heather-oneill/ Liane Moriartyhttps://www.booksradar.com/moriarty-liane/moriarty.html Louise Pennyhttps://www.louisepenny.com/books.htm Kate Quinnhttps://www.bookseriesinorder.com/kate-quinn/ Fredrick Backmanhttps://mmbbookblog.com/fredrik-backman-books-in-order/
June 2023 Book List
On July 3, 2023 by PamThis month was a difficult one to rate. I read/listened to some pretty amazing books. I am ordering these in order of my preferences but, I thoroughly enjoyed each book. Summer reading is one of my favourite things to do and I do it ALL THE TIME. I listen when I am cooking, cleaning, biking
40 Cheat Codes
On June 26, 2023 by PamThese are not mine but, when I read them I really felt I wanted to share them. I can’t imagine re-reading books, there just seems like too many good new ones. Many of these are just super great advice and keep you focused on moving forward in a positive way…every.single.day.
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